Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GF6

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty close but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was released 23 months later than the GF6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-860 scores vs the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 compared to the GF6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and GF6 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and GF6.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TG-860 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent TG-860 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.